Anti-Mormon’s and critics of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have always been known for particular deceptive tactics, dishonest misuse of quotations, and attempting to interpret and conclude particular understandings without regard to truth, honesty, or even logical reasoning. This includes critics who are participants of an active Anti-Mormon social media page. They … Continue reading »
Author Archives: Timothy Berman
Feast upon the words of Christ | Testifying of our wickedness
1 Nephi 1:19 - And it came to pass that the Jews did mock him because of the things which he testified of them; for he truly testified of their wickedness and their abominations; and he testified that the things which he saw and heard, and also the things which he read in the book, manifested plainly of the coming of … Continue reading »
Does Alma 11:37 contradict Romans 5:8?
Critics of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will always bring up the argument that Alma 11:37 contradicts Romans 5:8. Most of the time, when this criticism is presented, it is presented in the following format: An important difference between Biblical Christianity and Mormonism- Bible: But God demonstrates his own love for us … Continue reading »
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Do businesses have a right to deny services to homosexuals based on religious conviction?
According to Komo News 4 and the Seattle PI, several Republican Lawmakers are introducing a measure to exclude business owners from Anti-Discriminatory lawsuits where their religious beliefs would be protected in denying services or goods to those who identify as homosexuals. This measure is Senate Bill 5927. It is being sponsored by 12 of the … Continue reading »
Church Issues Statement on Boy Scouts of America
From the Mormon Newsroom | Church Issues Statement on Boy Scouts of America. NEWS RELEASE — 25 APRIL 2013 Church Issues Statement on Boy Scouts of America SALT LAKE CITY — For 100 years, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has enjoyed a strong, rewarding relationship with Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Recently, BSA has … Continue reading »
As the wicked prosper to their demise
Typically, when we read about prosperity and blessings, we read about how those who follow the counsel, will and desire of a loving Heavenly Father receive promised riches. Not the kind that we would understand, however those of heavenly riches as well as riches to continue to bless and provide for those who are less … Continue reading »
The Danger of Blaming Muslims
Reblogged from Hope's Reason: With the recent bombing at the Boston marathon and the revelation of the identity of those involved as Muslim, there is a danger. I have already seen a number of Christians on social media claim that this shows that all Muslims are terrorists and want to kill Americans. I see this … Continue reading »
“Early Christian Monotheism” | Larry Hurtados Blog
Larry Hurtado provides insight and commentary on the New Testament and Early Christianity. His latest article provides some interesting discussions on the nature of Monotheism as it was understood among Ancient Jewish and Christian believers verses Christian believers of today. His article is here: “Early Christian Monotheism” | Larry Hurtados Blog. Hurtado begins the examination that … Continue reading »
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Gay Marriage | A fresh and eternal perspective
Today, an interesting conversation ensued between a fellow classmate and I. As we talked about the class and the quiz, our conversation veered toward what area of study and career we are concentrating to work in. For myself, I am already working in the field as a Chemical Dependency Professional Trainee. Our conversation progressed; he … Continue reading »
Mormanity – A Mormon Blog (But Not Just for Mormons): Does Grant Palmer Really Claim to Have Rescued a Mormon General Authority Away from the LDS Faith?
Mormanity – A Mormon Blog (But Not Just for Mormons): Does Grant Palmer Really Claim to Have Rescued a Mormon General Authority Away from the LDS Faith?. There’s a remarkable story circulating the Net in which a prominent LDS General Authority allegedly lost his faith due to the teachings of Grant Palmer, the controversial … Continue reading »
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Professor That Asked Students to Step on ‘Jesus’ Gets What He Deserves | Independent Journal Review
This is from the Independent Journal Review. A Professor That Asked Students to Step on ‘Jesus’ Gets What He Deserves | Independent Journal Review. According to the news article, a Latter-day Saint Student at Florida Atlantic University declined to participate in an activity where a Professor of Communications asked his students to write the name “Jesus” … Continue reading »
Helpful or Heartless Toward Others?
Today’s devotion is from My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers. It is reflective of how we maintain our relationship with Heavenly Father and with those whom we associate with day in and day out. The question we must ask ourselves is this: do we take the time to intercede on behalf of other … Continue reading »
Reports of the Death of the Church are Greatly Exaggerated | FAIR Blog
There has been a bit of buzz (mostly amongst ex- and anti-Mormons) recently over some remarks of Elder Marlin K. Jensen, an emeritus member of the 1st Quorum of the Seventy and former Church Historian and Recorder, who is alleged to have said that, thanks to Google, the omniscient fount of all knowledge, members of … Continue reading »
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BGEA: Fiscal Cliff? What About Our Spiritual Cliff?
The eldest son of Billy Graham published a letter (dated December 27, 2012) via the Billy Graham Evangelical Association website. This letter calls an awareness and a warning to America regarding the spiritual and moral cliff that we are facing. Dear Friend, As we come into the new year, America is facing many challenges. For … Continue reading »
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Day 1 | Let us therefore arise and build
Day 1 | Let us therefore arise and build …The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build…~ Nehemiah 2:20 Self-care is a vitally important aspect we all should concern ourselves with. Each one of us is prone to endure stressful situations. Taking time out from those activities … Continue reading »
Effective strategies for member missionary work
Members of the Marysville Washington Stake are highly encouraged to adopt a family mission plan, read through and study the Preach My Gospel manual, and to prayerfully find ways to share the message of the Restoration to family, friends, neighbors and even strangers. It is quite the challenge because many of us (from young and … Continue reading »
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Introduction | Let us therefore arise and build
Nehemiah 2 & 3– Let us therefore arise and build …The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build…~ Nehemiah 2:20 Last week, our study focused on key elements of a true and proper process of repentance. We understand that we must engage in a time of … Continue reading »
Worship | My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers
He moved from there to the mountain east of Bethel, and he pitched his tent with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east; there he built an altar to the Lord and called on the name of the Lord —Genesis 12:8 Worship is giving God the best that He has given you. Be … Continue reading »
Evangelical Controversy: A Deeply Fragmented Movement | Interpreter
Louise C. Midgely provides a review of Four Views on the Spectrum of Evangelicalism via Evangelical Controversy: A Deeply Fragmented Movement | Interpreter. Review of Kevin T. Bauder, R. Albert Mohler Jr., John G. Stackhouse Jr., Roger E. Olson. Four Views on the Spectrum of Evangelicalism. Edited by Stanley N. Gundry, Andrew David Naselli, and Collin Hansen. Introduction … Continue reading »
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New curriculum for 2013
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will engage in new curriculum for Sunday School and Priesthood/Relief Society. For the Sunday school curriculum (14 to Adults), our study will focus on Doctrine and Covenants and Church History. Members should receive – or already possess – the following copies: Doctrine and Covenants and Church History Class … Continue reading »
Nehemiah | Week 1 devotional study
The first week of the devotional study through the Book of Nehemiah is available for purchase of .99 Each weekly devotional will be available for full download at .99 cents through the Scribd store. Each daily installment is free of charge. Once the thirteen week devotional study is completed, it will be available for purchase … Continue reading »
Elder Nelson encourages missionaries to ‘open eyes, fortify minds’ | Deseret News
PROVO — LDS Church Elder Russell M. Nelson encouraged missionaries to open their mouths, “open your eyes and fortify your minds” during a Christmas Day devotional at the Missionary Training Center in Provo. Thousands of missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints received instruction from Elder Nelson, a member of the Quorum … Continue reading »
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My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers
“. . . my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death” —Philippians 1:20 My Utmost for His Highest. “. . . my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing … Continue reading »
2012 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 4,329 films were submitted to the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. This blog had 22,000 views in 2012. If each view were a film, this blog would power 5 Film Festivals Click here to see the complete report. Continue reading »
Stand ye in holy places and not be moved
We are faced with great challenges today. Advancement of technology is the driving force. Instantly, we have access to news and the speed in which information is processed is phenomenal. Along with the rise of technological advancements, our society is becoming more and more callous toward any thought of religious belief, devotion and form of … Continue reading »
Merry Smithmas? Daniel Peterson sets the record straight
It never fails. Each year, those who are critical of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continue to perpetuate the lie that Mormons worship Joseph Smith and not Jesus Christ. This claim rests upon the idea that Joseph Smith’s birthday happens to be on December 23. Well, according to Daniel C. Peterson’s blog … Continue reading »
Angel Moroni Christmas tree topper – A religious symbol
The Angel Moroni is one of the more enduring symbols of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This particular symbol is placed on most Temples, used to be published on older versions of the Book of Mormon, and occupy the hearts and minds of the Latter-day Saint Christian community. The significance of the … Continue reading »
“There is no better time than now”
There is no better time than now, this very Christmas season, for all of us to rededicate ourselves to the principles taught by Jesus the Christ. Let it be a time that lights the eyes of children and puts laughter on their lips. Let it be a time for lifting the lives of those who … Continue reading »
The Lord would not suffer them to take happiness in sin
The tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut sparked more politicizing debates on whether or not we should have greater gun control. Here, at Mormon Apologia, our hearts are with those friends and family who have lost a loved one. We pray for the strength and grace that they need to mourn and grieve the loss of those … Continue reading »
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Condolences in Wake of Connecticut Shooting
The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued the following statement via Mormon Newsroom: Salt Lake City — The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following statement today: “We are profoundly saddened by the events this morning at a school in Connecticut. … Continue reading »
New Church Website on Same-Sex Attraction Offers Love, Understanding and Hope
SALT LAKE CITY — In an effort to encourage understanding and civil conversation about same-sex attraction, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has launched the website “Love One Another: A Discussion on Same-Sex Attraction” (www.mormonsandgays.org). It features a number of videos from people who share real experiences from their own perspectives on a sensitive … Continue reading »
Where is your focus? | My Utmost for his Highest – Oswald Chambers
… except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ … Galatians 6:14 The feebleness of the church is being criticized today, and the criticism is justified. One reason for the feebleness is that there has not been this focus on the true center of spiritual power. We have not dwelt enough on the tragedy … Continue reading »
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Morning devotion: A labor of love
And this commandment have we from him, that he who loveth God love his brother also. – John 4:21 Missionary Work is a work of love and trust, and it has to be done on that basis – Gordon B. Hinkley, Stand a Little Taller The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a Missionary … Continue reading »
The Evolution of Thanksgiving
Far from being a crystalized set observance, Thanksgiving in America has been a holiday that has changed considerably from how it was initially celebrated. There have been obvious minor changes: sports events on TV rather than game hunting, turkey as the main course rather than venison, and the manifestation of the major parade sponsored by … Continue reading »
Morning Devotion: Hunger for the word of God
Hunger for the Word of God Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. ~ Matthew 5:6 ~ There is a hunger in the land, and a genuine thirst – a great hunger for the word of the Lord and an unsatisfied thirst for things of … Continue reading »
LDS Living – Why Am I Always Tired?
Dr. Thomas J. Boud, MD published a recent article in the most recent issue - LDS Living – Why Am I Always Tired?. Dr. Boud writes: Many people feel exhaustion creeping up on them during the holiday season, but it is possible to overcome the tide and find energy again. Fatigue can tax just about every … Continue reading »
Crossing the bridge into immortality and eternal life
There is an old railway bridge outside of Shelton, Washington called the Vance Creek Viaduct. It is the highest railway bridge structure in North America. Built in 1929, it served as part of the rail system for the Simpson Timber Company. The bridge is about 450 feet in height and approximately 800 feet in length. … Continue reading »
Apostasy | A personal and social epidemic
One of the very fundamental teachings of the LDS Faith is that of a Universal Apostasy. Meaning the original authority of the Church of Jesus Christ, the priesthood authority, became corrupt due to heresy and man’s own philosophy and understanding. Unfortunately, this post is not about the understanding of the universal apostasy of First Century … Continue reading »
Galatians 1:6-9 | Paul’s “Other Gospel”
One of the most perverted forms of Biblical interpretation is that of Galatians 1:8-9. This passage is commonly used by Christian Apologists in their attempt to prove that Mormonism is “another Gospel”. Therefore, the purpose of this post is to provide understanding as to what the Apostle Paul is discussing within the context of Galatians … Continue reading »
Rethinking the Apostle Peter’s Role in the Early Church | Interpreter
Noel B. Reynolds writes up this wonderful review via Rethinking the Apostle Peter’s Role in the Early Church | Interpreter. This review is based on the work of Martin Hengel’s work, Saint Peter: The Underestimated Apostle. Latter-day Saints who have an interest in First Century Christianity ought to consider this review and the influential work of such scholars as … Continue reading »
